Foreign nationals
wishing to remain in Thailand for an extended period must
comply with the Kingdom's rigidly enforced visa regulations.
This need not be an onerous task if you have an experienced
firm of visa management professionals to assist you. Our
expatriate management, competitive rates, and close working
relationship with the Immigration Bureau put us ahead of
the field in the processing and maintenance of Thai visas.
Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, a small business,
or an individual, contact us for fast, efficient and cost
effective visa support. We can also assist with tourist
visa extensions.
Non-Immigrant Business (B) Visa
This is the visa type you need if you wish to establish
a business, be a director of a Thai registered company,
or apply for a work permit. The conditions for issuing and
renewing non-immigrant business visas are quite strict,
so providing the required documentation in a manner most
acceptable to the Immigration Bureau is important. We has a successful track record in processing non-immigrant
business visa applications on behalf of multinational corporations
and small business people alike.
Non-Immigrant Dependent's
(O) Visa Foreign nationals who are classed as dependent
on another foreign national who holds a non-immigrant visa
or Resident's Permit may apply for an 'O' Class Dependent's
Visa. The definition of dependency is immediate family members
- spouses, parents, and children.
Visa Management
'Marriage' Visa
There is actually no such thing as a 'marriage visa' in
Thailand. Foreign nationals who are married to Thai citizens
are entitled to apply for an 'O' Class Dependent's Visa.
Applicants must be able to prove that they have either B400,000
deposited in a Thai bank account, or have a guaranteed monthly
income of B40,000, or a combination of the two, so that
your total income is equal to or greater than B400,000 per
annum.
'Retirement' Visa Those foreign nationals
who are 50 years of age or over can apply for a non-immigrant
'O' Visa under the Immigration Bureau's Extended Stay Programme.
Applicants must be able to prove that you have either B800,000
deposited in a Thai bank account, or a guaranteed monthly
income (such as a pension) of B65,000, or a combination
of the two, so that the combined yearly worth totals B800,000
or more. Applicants must also have a medical certificate.
Ninety Day Reporting Foreign nationals who hold any
category of long term visa must either leave the country
after every ninety days, or report to the Immigration Bureau
every ninety days, depending on the visa category. Failure
to do so can result in fines and difficulty in renewing
the visa. New rules requiring the lodging of Tax Clearance
Certificates have further complicated the process. We can ensure that the reporting process is handled smoothly
so that you can have peace of mind that you are staying
legally in Thailand.
Resident's Permit The Resident's
Permit, which allows foreign nationals to remain in Thailand
permanently and provides similar rights and responsibilities
to Thai citizens, can be applied for if the foreign national
has held a non-immigrant visa for three continuous years,
or under several investment promotion schemes where the
foreign national has invested in the Thai economy. The application
process is expensive and very complex and without professional
help, applicants are unlikely to succeed. We have extensive
experience in this field and advise that a consultation
to determine the likelihood of success be undertaken before
an application is lodged. We are always happy to advise
prospective residents.
Visa Management
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